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Missy Franklin earned her first gold of the London Olympics for the 100-meter backstroke, recovering quickly from her semi-final heat 14 minutes previously. Calling her reaction, "Indescribable," the 17-year-old beamed as the realization hit her full force. Ham on Wry has seen her interviewed several times, and her down-to-earth attitude and winning smile reveal a person who has a handle on what it takes to succeed in the swimming pool and in life.
The 100-meter backstroke offered two more medals in the men's finals when Matt Grevers won the race and the gold medal signifying his accomplishment. Grevers, a native of Illinois, swam in the Beijing Olympics four years ago and took home a silver medal. This time, Nick Thoman won the silver medal, finishing close behind his teammate. Grevers commented, "I feel incredible. It was something I wanted since I was 10 years old."
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